Martin Scorsese on Alfred Hitchcock

Martin Scorsese reacts to the work of Alfred Hitchcock, including Dial M for Murder, Rear Window, Vertigo and Psycho.

Sources: The Dick Cavett Show, AFI, BFI, Oscars, Hitchcock/Truffaut

[azohundred]

Between the Hitchcock films, Anthony Mann westerns, and Anatomy Of A Murder, Jimmy Stewart had one heck of a 1950's filmography.

[ralphus]

I love hearing Scorsese talk about movies. He's such a fan, his enthusiasm makes me want to watch them.

[karl_alan]

I miss technicolor. Vertigo, suspiria, wizard of oz...doesn't matter the genre, there's something that draws my eyes with those oversaturated vibrant colors.

[laurabarton]

I had no idea they did a Hitchcock movie in 3 D. I always thought of it as more a gimmick back then, not an art form. Very interesting.

[loganperry]

Was into Scorsese on Vertigo, but it gets even better with his Psycho observations.
Thanks Marty & JWBS

[Njbear]

I saw Rebecca for the first time last month and i was in awe the entire time ! What a film. Olivier is top- notch.

[agraciotti]

I can’t imagine the impact Psycho had in the audiences of the time, in the way it subverts characters, plot and the art of filmmaking itself. I’m sure it was probably the most formative film for so many people.

[karl_alan]

Don't know if he's seen it, but from what he mentions here, Rope would be up his alley

[artdeco]

Off subject:
Jesus Christ, Grace Kelly was beautiful.

[mahzunyuzlu]

vertigo is hitchcock's best. it is a movie years ahead of its time. it has an inimitable, unexplainable atmosphere. playing with the colors, the dream sequence, the ever-present ominous mystery.... it is brilliant.

[edwarddore]

I actually have the 3D blu-ray of dial M for Murder, it's pretty wild Hitchcock filmed a movie in 3D. Rear Window is my favorite, saw it at the theater recently.

[Jesselovesfilm]

Hitchcock moves the camera like a madman

[brukehintsa]

Sawed Vertigo two years ago on dvd. And to this day it still one of my favourite Hitchcock movies alongside The Birds, Psycho, Rear Window, and North by Northwest.

[ArchieAndy]

Scorsese is a legend. His passion for cinema comes across so clearly and is so infectious! He is a famous proponent of Powell and Pressburger (Powell worked on a few of Hitch's early films), i highly recommend people check out his documentary, Made In England. It'll send you down a rabbit hole of their films, but well worth it! 😅

[robertanelson]

Fantastic video thank you. Topaz is another magnificent film by Hitchcock. I do appreciate it with some film makers can still surprise an audience. Barbarian is a great example.

[anthonyleecollins]

I had the exact same experience seeing Dial M for Murder in 3D, after having seen it in 2D, but of course Scorsese broke it down and explained it far better than I ever could have.

[icetech]

I would like his opinion about Rope.. i love that movie soo much

[DitalianCole]

When it comes to directors, Hitchcock is #1 for me and Scorsese is #2! They're both so creative, meticulous and impressive!🤔💡✍️🎬📽️🎥👍👍❤️❤️

[tommoncrieff]

A tiny point. The M in Dial M for Murder does not stand for Mayfair, as Scorsese says, it stands for Maida Vale. Maida Vale is north west of Central London, straight north from Hyde Park and on the left. Hitchcock’s exteriors were shot there and the Hollywood exterior set is a reproduction of one of a curving Maida Vale street.

[spinin]

Dial M for Murder in 3d? You learn something new. Not totally surprising since I know it was a trend in the past, but still. Given the space and setting in most of the film I can see how that would make a different and cool watch. I'd pay to see that.